12,167
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1678
1678
by
Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680
texts
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Mundus Subterraneus is the most geological of Kircher's works. This book is notable for containing early plates of the Earth's interior, and views of spectacular eruptions of Mt. Vesuvius and Mt. Etna. Plato's Atlantis is represented as an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Kircher also examines water and fire cycles--providing detailed explanations of hydrophylacia (modern aquifers) and pyrophylacia (modern magma chambers). Furthermore, this is one of the first books dealing with...
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Topics: Science, Geology, Natural history
1,757
1.8K
1886
1886
by
Homer; Merry, W. W. (William Walter), 1835-1918; Riddell, James, 1823-1866
texts
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1,796
1.8K
1923
1923
by
Sayers, Dorothy L. (Dorothy Leigh), 1893-1957
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252 pages ; 20 cm
Topics: Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious character), 1890- -- Fiction, Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious...
831
831
1789
1789
by
Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786; Holcroft, Thomas, 1745-1809
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Half title. Each volume has also special t.p
Topic: Seven Years' War, 1756-1763
848
848
1853
1853
by
A. and W. Galignani and Co
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Includes indexes
Topic: Paris (France) -- Guidebooks
4,181
4.2K
1821
1821
by
Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842
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"With numerous engravings of portraits, costumes, antiquities, &c."
Topic: Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842
4,059
4.1K
1916
1916
by
Afanasʹev, A. N. (Aleksandr Nikolaevich), 1826-1871; Magnus, Leonard A. (Leonard Arthur), translator
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"These stories have been translated direct from the Russian of Afanášev."--Introduction
Topic: Folklore
1,297
1.3K
1923
1923
by
Thompson, Bertha, 1882-
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69 pages including frontispiece, illustrations, diagrams 23 cm
Topic: Knitting
3,423
3.4K
1856
1856
by
Pope, G. U. (George Uglow), 1820-1908
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Includes indexes
Topic: Tamil language
5,992
6.0K
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2,932
2.9K
1513
1513
by
Cicero, Marcus Tullius; Manuzio, Aldo, 1449 or 1450-1515, printer; Torresanus, Andreas, de Asula, 1451-1529, printer; Atticus, Titus Pomponius. Epistolae. 1513; Brutus, Marcus Junius, 85 B.C.?-42 B.C. Epistolae. 1513; Welch, Walter F., former owner. MMeT
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Imprint from colophon
Topic: Cicero, Marcus Tullius
2,106
2.1K
1901
1901
by
Pettingill & Co
texts
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"A handy type book for the newspaper publisher."
Topics: Printing, Book ornamentation, Type and type-founding
1,811
1.8K
1854
1854
by
Herzog, J. J. (Johann Jakob), 1805-1882
texts
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Vols. 2-9 have imprint, Stuttgart und Hamburg, R. Besser; v. 10-22, Gotha, R. Besser
Topics: Theology, Protestantism, Religion, Theologians, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, genealogy
7,503
7.5K
L'art architectural en France depuis Fran©ʹois Ier jusqu'© Louis XVI : motifs de d©♭coration int©♭rieure et ext©♭rieure, dessin©♭s d'apr©·s des mod©·les ex©♭cut©♭s et in©♭dits des principales ©♭poques de la Renaissance comprenant lambris, plafonds, voutes, chemin©♭es, portes, fen©♭tres, escaliers, grilles, stalles, chaires a pr©♭cher, autels, confessionnaux, tombeaux, vases, cand©♭labres, etc., etc.
1863
1863
by
Rouyer, Eug©·ne, 1827-1891; Darcel, Alfred, 1818-1893; Sauvageot, Cl. (Claude), 1832-1885, engraver; Guillaumot, Auguste Alexandre, 1815-1892, engraver; Sellier, P., engraver; Sellier, H., engraver; Chappuis, Adolphe, engraver; Ribault, engraver; Drouart, printer of plates; Hennuyer, printer; Lamoureux, printer of plates; Noblet et Baudry, publisher
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Contains 178 full and 16 double plate engravings; signed by Boullay, Sauvageot, A. Guillaumot, H. Sellier, P. Sellier, A. Chappuis, Ribault; plates signed at bottom: Drouart Imp., Paris or Lamoureux, Paris
Topics: Architecture, Renaissance, Decoration and ornament, Architecture
399
399
1884
1884
by
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900; Container of (work): Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Sesame and lillies; Container of (work) : Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Unto this last; Container of (work): Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Queen of the air; Container of (work): Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Storm-cloud of the nineteenth century
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Each work has separate title page
Topics: Athena (Greek deity), Conduct of life, Books and reading, Masculinity, Femininity, Sex role,...
1,014
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1761
1761
by
Polybius; Metcalf, Henry B., 1829-1904, former owner. MMeT; Maverick, P. R. (Peter Rushton), 1755-1811, engraver; Hampton, Mr. (James), 1721-1778
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Tisch Library Special Collections copy: Imperfect ; missing engraved maps
Topics: Polybius, History, Ancient
536
536
Historia antitrinitariorum, maxime socinianismi et socinianorum : quorum auctores, promotores, coetus, templa, ministri, scholae, praeceptores, officinae typographicae, bibliothecae, colloquia, synodi, sectae, pacificationes, studia irenica, indoles, disputationes, fata prospera et adversa, typis expressa pariter atque inedita, nec non opera illis opposita, ex fontibus, magnamque partem monumentis et documentis msscctis recensentur
1774
1774
by
Bock, Friedrich Samuel, 1716-1786; Hartung, Gottlieb Lebrecht, 1747-1797, publisher
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Tome. 1:pars 1: xxx, [2], 556 p. -- Tome. 1:pars 2: xiii, [3], [557]-1092, [24] p. -- Tome 2: xxiv, 850, [26] p
Topics: Socinianism, Trinity, Antitrinitarianism
2,168
2.2K
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
1,157
1.2K
1773
1773
by
Polybius; Hampton, Mr. (James), 1721-1778; Metcalf, Henry B., 1829-1904, former owner. MMeT
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Often found with octavo issue of vol.1-2, 3rd. edition, 1772
Topics: Polybius, History, Ancient
1,290
1.3K
1855
1855
by
Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867
texts
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Includes index
Topic: Mythology, Classical
923
923
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
3,706
3.7K
1893
1893
by
Morris, William, 1834-1896
texts
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305 p. 21 cm
Topic: Utopias
413
413
1800
1800
by
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
texts
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2,117
2.1K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
296
296
1789
1789
by
Ab¿± al-Fid♯ơ Ism♯♯±l ibn Al♯±, 1273-1331; Reiske, Johann Jacob, 1716-1774; Suhm, Peter Frederik, 1728-1798; Adler, Jacob Georg Christian, 1756-1834
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t. 1. Res gestas a Mvhammede vsqve ad excidivm chalifarvm Ommiadarvm continens -- t. 2. Continens res gestas svb chalifis Abbasidis, et Ommiadis in Hispania, vsqve ad a. CCCC -- t. 3. Continens res gestas ab a. CCCCI ad finem dynastiae chalifarvm Fatemidarvm a. DLXVII -- t. 4. Continens res gestas ab anno fvgae CCCCI ad finem anni DCLX -- t. 5. et vltimvs Continens qvidqvid restat de opere Abvlfedae et indices
Topics: Islamic Empire, Arabian Peninsula -- History
969
969
texts
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1,127
1.1K
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
2,266
2.3K
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
1,504
1.5K
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
873
873
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xii, 54, 44 p. 22 cm
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Topic: Roediger, Emil, 1801-1874
1,580
1.6K
1880
1880
by
Tod, James, 1782-1835
texts
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First published 1829-32
Topic: Rajput (Indic people)
335
335
1651
1651
by
Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679.; Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679
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[6], 248, 247-256, 261-396 [i.e. 394] p., [2] leaves of plates (1 folded) : 29 cm (fol.)
Topics: Political science -- Early works to 1800, State, The -- Early works to 1800, Political science,...
98
98
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-
by
Moynet, Georges.; Moynet, Georges
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970
970
1914
1914
by
Boy Scouts of America
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"Profusely illustrated."
Topic: Boy Scouts
1,388
1.4K
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
2,328
2.3K
1651
1651
by
Bochart, Samuel, 1599-1667; Hubert, R
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First published Caen, 1646
Topics: Bible, Geography, Ancient
733
733
1782
1782
by
Lactantius, approximately 240-approximately 320; Dalrymple, David, Sir, 1726-1792
texts
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English short title catalogue
Topics: Persecution, Christian literature, Early
6,806
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texts
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741
741
1777
1777
by
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804
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xxxix, 356 p. 22 cm
Topics: Materialism, Soul, Philosophy and religion, Free will and determinism
304
304
1914
1914
by
Peacock, Wadham
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p. cm
Topics: Albania, Albania -- Description and travel
878
878
texts
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"Printed for the author by the heliotype process."
Topic: Architectural drawing
893
893
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
730
730
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
999
999
1916
1916
by
Gibbons, Herbert Adams, 1880-1934
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3 p. 24 cm
Topics: Turkey -- History -- 1288-1453, Turkey -- History -- Bayezid I, 1389-1403
390
390
1801
1801
by
Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680; Grey, Zachary, 1688-1766; Bensley, Thomas, approximately 1760-1835; Cuthell, John; Faulder, Robert, 1747 or 1748-1815; Walker, John, active 1781-1817; Lea, Richard, active 1789-1814; Nunn, James; Vernor and Hood; Otridge and Son; Lackington, Allen and Co; David Ogilvy & Son (London, England)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: English poetry, Satire, English
679
679
1850
1850
by
Sale, George, 1697?-1736
texts
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Includes index
Topic: Qurơan
1,332
1.3K
1843
1843
by
Bertotti Scamozzi, Ottavio, 1719-1790; Foppiani, Celestino; Bertotti Scamozzi, Ottavio, 1719-1790. Terme dei Romani disegnate da Andrea Palladio
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Volume 5 has title: Le terme dei Romani disegnate da Andrea Palladio
Topics: Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580, Architecture, Baths
375
375
texts
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The first five words of the title are transliterated from the Greek
Topic: Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek
2,423
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L'art architectural en France depuis Fran©ʹois Ier jusqu'© Louis XVI : motifs de d©♭coration int©♭rieure et ext©♭rieure, dessin©♭s d'apr©·s des mod©·les ex©♭cut©♭s et in©♭dits des principales ©♭poques de la Renaissance comprenant lambris, plafonds, voutes, chemin©♭es, portes, fen©♭tres, escaliers, grilles, stalles, chaires a pr©♭cher, autels, confessionnaux, tombeaux, vases, cand©♭labres, etc., etc.
1863
1863
by
Rouyer, Eug©·ne, 1827-1891; Darcel, Alfred, 1818-1893; Sauvageot, Cl. (Claude), 1832-1885, engraver; Guillaumot, Auguste Alexandre, 1815-1892, engraver; Sellier, P., engraver; Sellier, H., engraver; Chappuis, Adolphe, engraver; Ribault, engraver; Drouart, printer of plates; Hennuyer, printer; Lamoureux, printer of plates; Noblet et Baudry, publisher
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Contains 178 full and 16 double plate engravings; signed by Boullay, Sauvageot, A. Guillaumot, H. Sellier, P. Sellier, A. Chappuis, Ribault; plates signed at bottom: Drouart Imp., Paris or Lamoureux, Paris
Topics: Architecture, Renaissance, Decoration and ornament, Architecture
336
336
1774
1774
by
B©œhmer, Georg Ludwig, 1715-1797; Vandenhoeck, Anna, 1709-1787, printer
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On title page, author's name precedes title
Topics: Peace of Westphalia (1648), Canon law, Ecclesiastical law
1,997
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1918
1918
by
Traphagen, Ethel, 1884-
texts
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"Artists whose work has bearing on period fabrics or costume": pages [185]-187
Topics: Costume design, Fashion drawing
1,211
1.2K
1876
1876
by
Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor
texts
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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
159
159
1676
1676
by
Thucydides.; Thucydides
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[46], 357, [11] pages, [6] leaves of plates (some folded) : 32 cm (fol.)
Topic: Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C. -- Early works to 1800
240
240
1780
1780
by
Niemeyer, August Hermann, 1754-1828; Gebauer, Johann Jacob, printer
texts
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Edition varies
Topic: Bible
844
844
1876
1876
by
Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor
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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
156
156
1796
1796
by
Belsham, William, 1752-1827
texts
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v. 1. George I. George II.--v. 2. George II
Topic: Hanover, House of
2,883
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
974
974
1800
1800
by
Lane, Edward William, 1801-1876
texts
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640 p. : 19 cm
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2.2K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
771
771
texts
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1,151
1.2K
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
848
848
1876
1876
by
Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor
texts
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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
303
303
1862
1862
by
Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
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v. 1-2. Fantine.--v. 3. Cosette.--v. 4. Marius.--v. 5-6. L'idylle Rue Plumet et l'©♭pop©♭e Rue Saint-Denis.--v. 7-8. Jean Valjean
Topics: Ex-convicts, Orphans
696
696
1789
1789
by
Ab¿± al-Fid♯ơ Ism♯♯±l ibn Al♯±, 1273-1331; Reiske, Johann Jacob, 1716-1774; Suhm, Peter Frederik, 1728-1798; Adler, Jacob Georg Christian, 1756-1834
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t. 1. Res gestas a Mvhammede vsqve ad excidivm chalifarvm Ommiadarvm continens -- t. 2. Continens res gestas svb chalifis Abbasidis, et Ommiadis in Hispania, vsqve ad a. CCCC -- t. 3. Continens res gestas ab a. CCCCI ad finem dynastiae chalifarvm Fatemidarvm a. DLXVII -- t. 4. Continens res gestas ab anno fvgae CCCCI ad finem anni DCLX -- t. 5. et vltimvs Continens qvidqvid restat de opere Abvlfedae et indices
Topics: Islamic Empire, Arabian Peninsula -- History
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
557
557
texts
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201
201
1864
1864
by
Sand, George, 1804-1876
texts
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1,074
1.1K
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
584
584
1789
1789
by
Ab¿± al-Fid♯ơ Ism♯♯±l ibn Al♯±, 1273-1331; Reiske, Johann Jacob, 1716-1774; Suhm, Peter Frederik, 1728-1798; Adler, Jacob Georg Christian, 1756-1834
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t. 1. Res gestas a Mvhammede vsqve ad excidivm chalifarvm Ommiadarvm continens -- t. 2. Continens res gestas svb chalifis Abbasidis, et Ommiadis in Hispania, vsqve ad a. CCCC -- t. 3. Continens res gestas ab a. CCCCI ad finem dynastiae chalifarvm Fatemidarvm a. DLXVII -- t. 4. Continens res gestas ab anno fvgae CCCCI ad finem anni DCLX -- t. 5. et vltimvs Continens qvidqvid restat de opere Abvlfedae et indices
Topics: Islamic Empire, Arabian Peninsula -- History
2,568
2.6K
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
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1900
1900
by
Blanchan, Neltje, 1865-1918
texts
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Blue to purple flowers -- Magenta to pink flowers -- White and greenish flowers -- Yellow and orange flowers -- Red and indefinites -- Fragrant flowers or leaves -- Unpleasantly scented -- Plants and shrubs conspicuous in fruit -- Plant families represented
Topics: Wild flowers -- United States, Insects -- United States
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
500
500
1870
1870
by
Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780; Poole, William Frederick, 1821-1894; Frothingham, Richard, 1812-1880, former owner. MMeT; Poole, William Frederick, 1821-1894, inscriber. MMeT
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"From an unpublished manuscript (an early draft of his History of Massachusetts)--in the Massachusetts archives."
Topic: Witchcraft
461
461
1913
1913
by
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
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Originally published: New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1902
Topics: Children, Conduct of life, Peter Pan (Fictitious character), Kindness, Soldiers, Parent and child,...